Author : Joni E. Johnston
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 468 pages
File Size : 29,71 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781592570690
Covering such hot topics in psychology as the mind-body connection, drugs and new therapy treatments, new information on the role of genetics in personality development, and the impact of 9/11 on individual mental health, this is the new edition of the popular introduction to psychology-with expanded information on such great thinkers as Carl Jung, Erik Erikson, and B.F. Skinner.
Author : Joni E. Johnston, PsyD
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 634 pages
File Size : 15,8 MB
Release : 2009-07-07
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 1101104945
Mind over matter. Interest in psychology extends well beyond the walls of academia. Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung, and William James are just a few examples of the many people in psychology whose works remain popular sellers, demonstrating an ongoing vast interest in this field. From students looking for a comprehensive resource to those looking for a self-help book, The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Psychology, Fourth Edition provides an easy-to-understand look at both the history and modern practice of psychology. *Comprehensive, but pays extra attention to contemporary issues such as: fear/anxiety, child psychology, healthpsychology, mood altering drugs, and forensics *Author is an award-winning, practicing clinical psychologist *The Princeton Review identifies psychology as the ninth most popular college degree in the United States Download a sample chapter.
Author : Joni E. Johnston
Publisher : Alpha Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 19,23 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781592575008
Interest in psychology extends well beyond the walls of academia. Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung, and William James are just a few examples of the many people in psychology whose works remain popular sellers, demonstrating an ongoing popular interest in this field. From students looking for a comprehensive resource to those looking for a self-help book, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Psychology, Third Edition, provides an easy-to-understand look at both the history and the modern practice of psychology.
Author : Jack C. Westman M.D., M.S.
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 483 pages
File Size : 13,3 MB
Release : 2011-07-05
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 110151678X
Simplifying a complex subject. Child psychology is required for college level psych and elementary education majors. It is a complex subject that can include developmental psychology, biology, sociological psychology, and various schools of theory and therapies. The only sources of information about this complex subject are long, expensive textbooks. Until now. This, the first trade book to give a detailed, easy to understand explanation of the subject. • Age-by-age discussion of the psychological development of children.
Author : Mike Bottom
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 33,97 MB
Release : 2011
Category :
ISBN : 9781615649655
Author : Arlene Uhl
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 44,37 MB
Release : 2008-08-05
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 1101217146
Learn the secrets of happiness. You’re no idiot, of course. You know how difficult to see the bright side of things when life seems to be a rut, much less in the face of adversity. But when you nurture a positive attitude, you also nurture your ability to find happiness in the moment—even if it doesn’t live up to your perfect expectations. The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to the Psychology of Happiness offers insights into human nature and techniques that will help you regain the sense of joy. In this Complete Idiot’s Guide®, you get: • The power of optimism and humor to enhance your outlook. • The blissful benefits of engaging in playful behavior and artistic expression. • The importance of nurturing positive relationships among friends and family. • The power of exercise and meditation to simulate joyful chemical reactions within the body.
Author : Edward C. Rosenthal Ph.D.
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 419 pages
File Size : 30,85 MB
Release : 2011-03-01
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 1101478845
Gain some insight into the game of life... Game Theory means rigorous strategic thinking. It is based on the idea that everyone acts competitively and in his own best interest. With the help of mathematical models, it is possible to anticipate the actions of others in nearly all life's enterprises. This book includes down-to-earth examples and solutions, as well as charts and illustrations designed to help teach the concept. In The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Game Theory, Dr. Edward C. Rosenthal makes it easy to understand game theory with insights into: • The history of the discipline made popular by John Nash, the mathematician dramatized in the film A Beautiful Mind • The role of social behavior and psychology in this amazing discipline • How important game theory has become in our society and why
Author : Michael Ramundo
Publisher : Penguin Putnam
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 41,36 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780028632001
This "Idiot's Guide" shows how to pump up trainers, managers, and leaders of all kinds to inspire the people who work for them.
Author : Arthur Bard
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 44,20 MB
Release : 2002-07-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 144062576X
You’re no idiot, of course. You know your own mind, but when it comes to understanding what’s really going on in your head—all those synapses! all those neurons!—you feel like you’re just about brain-dead. Don’t let it unnerve you! The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Understanding the Brain proves that you don’t need to be a genius to be in the know—and gives you lots of fun stuff to think about, too. In this Complete Idiot’s Guide®, you get: • The history of human knowledge of the brain. • Insights into what causes brain disorders—and how best to treat them. • Thoughtful tips about the many different ways we learn new information. • Fascinating, little-known facts about the nervous system.
Author : Donald Haupt M.D.
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 49,74 MB
Release : 2010-05-04
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1101197749
A thorough examination of a misunderstood condition Though it's traditionally thought of as a childhood disorder, a growing body of research is bringing awareness to the fact that ADHD often continues into adulthood, though its symptoms often take on a different form and make the disorder more difficult to diagnose. • Covers what ADHD looks like in adults, how symptoms can vary greatly from one person to the next, and how it often gets misdiagnosed • Includes information on related conditions that often coexist with adult ADHD, including depression and anxiety • Discusses various treatment options-pharmaceutical, behavioral, lifestyle, and alternative approaches
